Software Engineer 2 at CoreWeave

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

160000.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kubernetes, Helm, Go, Rust, Python, C++, C#, Java, Bash, Data Storage, Distributed Compute, Service Reliability, Prometheus, Alertmanager, Grafana, Spark, Kafka

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant, efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024. As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry. CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation. What You’ll Do: The Data Infrastructure team builds the foundational datasets and platform services that power business intelligence and data science across CoreWeave. Our mission is to democratize access to trusted data and create an environment where data-driven decision-making thrives at every level of the organization. About the Role: We’re looking for a Software Engineer II focused on reliability, scalability, and performance to strengthen CoreWeave’s data platform. You’ll design, build, and operate the storage and compute systems that support enterprise analytics and AI workloads. This includes owning our data lake and clustered compute environments, building observability and performance frameworks, and ensuring that our data infrastructure is secure, efficient, and self-healing. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about building reliable distributed systems at scale. Who You Are: 2+ years of experience with Kubernetes and Helm, with deep understanding of container orchestration and distributed systems. 3+ years of programming experience in Go, Rust, Python, C++, C#, or Java. 3+ years of scripting experience in Python or Bash for automation and operational tooling. Strong understanding of data storage, distributed compute, and service reliability principles. Experience with Prometheus, Alertmanager, and Grafana for monitoring and alerting. Experience administering scaled deployments of Spark, Ray, Kafka, Flink, or similar on Kubernetes is preferred. Preferred: Familiarity with large-scale observability and performance frameworks. Experience implementing automation for deployment, monitoring, and capacity management. Wondering if you’re a good fit? We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who bring their own diverse experiences to our teams – even if you aren’t a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team: You love building reliable distributed systems. You’re curious about optimizing data infrastructure and performance at scale. You’re an expert in designing and operating containerized, production-grade services. Why CoreWeave? At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you won’t want to miss. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values: Be Curious at Your Core Act Like an Owner Empower Employees Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences Achieve More Together We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us! The base salary range for this role is $109,000 to $160,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility). What We Offer The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave Company-paid Life Insurance Voluntary supplemental life insurance Short and long-term disability insurance Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Tuition Reimbursement Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health Family-Forming support provided by Carrot Paid Parental Leave Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside 401(k) with a generous employer match Flexible PTO Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations A casual work environment A work culture focused on innovative disruption Our Workplace While we prioritize a hybrid work environment, remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office, based on role requirements for specialized skill sets. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration California Consumer Privacy Act - California applicants only CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: careers@coreweave.com. Export Control Compliance This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.

Responsibilities

You will design, build, and operate the storage and compute systems that support enterprise analytics and AI workloads. This includes owning our data lake and clustered compute environments, building observability and performance frameworks, and ensuring that our data infrastructure is secure, efficient, and self-healing.